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‘Outstanding retention funds tied to govt, not RBZ’

In the past week, mining firms in Zimbabwe’s platinum sector reported that significant sums were owed to them, and attributed to the RBZ.

By STAFF WRITER Mar. 13, 2026

‘Outstanding retention funds tied to govt, not RBZ’

Africa’s most aggressive policy rate, and what it means for Zim markets

Across Zimbabwe’s formal productive sector, the 35% policy rate has cascaded into extremely high lending costs.

By BLESSING KANYEMBA Mar. 6, 2026

Africa’s most aggressive policy rate, and what it means for Zim markets

RBZ says liquidity, policy consistency key to credibility

As a consequence of the limited liquidity, firms are struggling to secure borrowings from local financial institutions to address their capital needs.

By Blessed Ndlovu and CONCILIA MUPEZENI Mar. 6, 2026

RBZ says liquidity, policy consistency key to credibility

As a consequence of the limited liquidity, firms are struggling to secure borrowings from local financial institutions to address their capital needs.

By Blessed Ndlovu and CONCILIA MUPEZENI Mar. 6, 2026

Zim pension funds bemoan RBZ keeping a 35% bank policy rate

Despite calls to reduce the bank policy rate owing to it making borrowing expensive, the RBZ maintained this at 35% last week in the 2026 Monetary Policy Statement.

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 5, 2026

Zim pension funds bemoan RBZ keeping a 35% bank policy rate

Household goods pledged as loan collateral double in 2025

In the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, active loan clients in the microfinance sector declined sharply to 422 358 last year from 575 217 in the prior year.

By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 27, 2026

Household goods pledged as loan collateral double in 2025

Monetary policy must confront economic realities

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is expected to deliver its 2026 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) today, and expectations are high.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Feb. 27, 2026

Monetary policy must confront economic realities

It’s time to loosen the reins

RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu stands at a critical policy crossroads as he prepares to present his Monetary Policy Statement this month.

By Newsday Feb. 17, 2026